An electron and a proton enter a magnetic field perpendicularly. Both have same kinetic energy. Which of the following is true
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Charged particle enters in magnetic field perpendicularly it moves in circular path. The required centripetal force is provided by magnetic force.

Kinetic energy of the particle




So, 

Trajectory of electron is more curved and trajectory of proton is less curved.
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